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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is responsible for countless
functions in the body. Most people are aware that vitamin C is great for
helping to ward off colds but it has many other important function as well
such as lowering blood pressure, relieving stress, keeping the immune system
healthy and producing collagen.
Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant.
One function that vitamin C provides is producing collagen. Collagen helps
to heal injuries such as broken bones, lesions, sprained joints along with
many other injuries. Because of vitamin C’s healing capabilities, it is
thought that this vitamin can help muscles recover faster and better after a
workout. It also may reduce pain and bruising associated with bodybuilding.
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